Brenda Davidson
Wildwood,MO
Summary
A forward thinking highly qualified professional who utilizes Evidence Based Practice to assure exceptional patient care, employee and physician satification. Creative problem solver and leader, adept at managing projects and people while engaging team work. Compassionate, organized and caring nurse believing exceptional care for all individuals.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
04.2010 - 05.2021
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinical policies and procedures.
- Responsible for all financial, quality and safety performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary goals.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff.
- Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Private Home Health Nurse
Private Employer
02.1996 - 03.2011
- Provided emotional support, care, and kind companionship for an individual to increase overall wellness.
Patient Care Manager
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.1988 - 04.2010
- 24 hour responsibility for 30-44 bed Medical/Gynecology/Antepartum Unit
- Responsible for day to day operations including staffing, patient care, staff education, auditing, policies and procedures and compliance with various accrediting and regulatory agencies
- Provided direct patient care in a compassionate manner as needed
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
Staff Development Educator
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.1984 - 06.1988
- Developed and taught basic nurse assistant course
- Provided education for general surgery and subsurgical nursing units
- Conducted general hospital orientation and coordinated all-day conferecnces
Staff Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.1976 - 06.1984
- Provided comprehensive nursing care and education to patients and families on a general surgical unit
- Preceptor for new nurses
- Charge Nurse on busy 44 bed Surgical Unit
Education
Masters of Management - Management
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO05.2016
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO05.2014
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - General
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA05.2004
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing
St Louis, MO05.1976
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Change Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Improving Patient Outcomes
- Enhancing Team Satisfaction and Retention
- Certified in CPR/AED
Honors
Excellence in Nursing Leadership
Employee of the Month
Dean List for all academic degrees
Excellent Nursing Student Award
Timeline
Clinical Director
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
04.2010 - 05.2021
Private Home Health Nurse
Private Employer
02.1996 - 03.2011
Patient Care Manager
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.1988 - 04.2010
Staff Development Educator
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.1984 - 06.1988
Staff Nurse
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
06.1976 - 06.1984
Masters of Management - Management
Fontbonne University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Liberal Arts - General
Graceland University
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing
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